Giovanni 9:40

40 E quelli de’ Farisei che eran con lui udirono queste cose e gli dissero: Siamo ciechi anche noi?

Giovanni 9:40 Meaning and Commentary

John 9:40

And some of the Pharisees which were with him
Who had followed him, and were watching him, and observing what he said and did, in order to take all advantages, and every opportunity against him, they could,

heard these words, and said unto him, are we blind also?
they perceived he pointed at them, and therefore with indignation ask this question, taking it as a great affront unto them, to put such wise, learned, and knowing men as they in company with the ignorant and unlearned common people; see ( Isaiah 42:19 ) .

Giovanni 9:40 In-Context

38 Ed egli disse: Signore, io credo. E gli si prostrò dinanzi.
39 E Gesù disse: Io son venuto in questo mondo per fare un giudizio, affinché quelli che non vedono vedano, e quelli che vedono diventino ciechi.
40 E quelli de’ Farisei che eran con lui udirono queste cose e gli dissero: Siamo ciechi anche noi?
41 Gesù rispose loro: Se foste ciechi, non avreste alcun peccato; ma siccome dite: Noi vediamo, il vostro peccato rimane.
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